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Chamber President / CEO Kristen Sharp welcomed guests to the Business Summit and thanked members for growing the Chamber membership to 599.
Photo by Joey Ambrose / BoomPix Media
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Nearly 160 guests had opportunities to learn, think, network, be inspired and dine Thursday, when your Chamber hosted its second annual Oro Valley Business Summit at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa.
The crowd was double that of a year ago.
Guests heard from:
Tucson Federal Credit Union President / CEO Matthew Gaspari, Executive Vice President and CFO Stacey Wilkerson, and Chief Operating Officer Krystal Adams, who talked about business financial sustainability and the importance of relationships with your credit union or bank;
Good News Communications President Mary Martin and Vice President Bekah Collins, who explained some of the many media out there, those which might fit a particular business need, and gave guests questions to help them identify who they are, and what they need;
Three Buckets Wealth Management leader Ryan Lambert, who challenged his guests to “think about what they think about” and better management their time, energy and focus.
At a rooftop lunch, Oro Valley Mayor Joe Winfield thanked the group for being in the community. He expressed his appreciation for the Chamber (he’s a dues-paying member); “I truly believe it’s that partnership that makes a difference;” and spoke about the ways Oro Valley works to help business.
“We want to be a place where businesses thrive and do well,” the mayor said. “We will continue to do all we can to support you.”
Last, and very much not least, Major Gen. (retd.) Ted Maxwell (pictured above), an Oro Valley resident and the president and CEO of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, encouraged everyone in the room to be leaders.
“True leaders are going to get followed no matter where they sit in an organization,” Maxwell said.
Watch future newsletters for more in-depth stories on the presentations.
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Your Chamber has announced its 2023 schedule of events! Click here for a downloadable pdf. Or head over to our events calendar on orovalleychamber.com. | |
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Join us for New Member Orientation, our quarterly Chamber gathering and refresher hosted by Gold member the El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort. It’s FREE!
We do limit attendance to 25. Come, learn about the Chamber, refresh your membership, meet some people, and enjoy complimentary coffee and breakfast bites courtesy of El Conquistador Tucson.
REGISTER HERE!
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Interested in becoming a Member but unsure if it would be beneficial? Maybe you already are a Member but you're wanting to know how to get the best use out of your membership. Join us for this virtual event to learn more about what your Chamber can offer you. Hosted by our very own, Shari Colson.
To get the Zoom Link to join, make sure to register!
REGISTER HERE!
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Customer Development event at Vantage West Credit Union. Join us to meet new people, grow your network, expand your business and overall enjoy yourself. Vantage West will be providing catering from El Molinito, so make sure to register so they know how much food to order! (You don't want to be the only person at a party without a mini chimi!)
REGISTER HERE!
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Join your Oro Valley Chamber as we support our Copper Member, FC Tucson, at their upcoming Desert Showcase games! We have 35 tickets for our Chamber members to attend with us FOR FREE! You read that right, you can see an exciting game, when its not 100 degrees, with your friends at the Chamber, totally free of charge.
Even more exciting than that? Not only does this include admission to one game but TWO! We will watch both the 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. game together. What better way to spend a Saturday than at a free double header!
Understandably, this means that we will be out of tickets quickly, so make sure to register today if you are wanting to go! We want you to be able to join us!
REGISTER HERE!
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Our first ever Perk Before Work event! Join us for a workshop styled event before you head into the office and get the chance to network with members in the morning.
Wendy Wise State Farm will be delivering a workshop on the Keys to Financial Success, so be sure to pop by to listen in on this great lecture! We are so excited to get to work with her.
There's no better way to start your Friday than with coffee and pastries, so register soon! We will be meeting at Epazote, the restaurant in El Conquistador Tucson, a Hilton Resort.
REGISTER HERE!
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Spa deal for
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El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, a gold member of your Chamber, opened the doors to it’s free-standing spa, spawell, in October of 2020. Since then, the signature facility has been providing guests a truly lavish experience.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, spawell is now offering Oro Valley residents a 20% discount on 50-minute or more treatments. Mention special code OroValley20 to redeem this special offer.
Guests may enjoy amenities including their salt therapy lounge, steam rooms, outdoor adult only spa pool, relaxation lounge and locker rooms on the day of service.
Go to spawellelcon.com to book your session.
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SCORE tells you
how to raise prices
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It’s more expensive than ever to do business, given inflation, the pandemic, supply chain disruptions and wage costs.
Many small businesses think raising their prices can help with the imbalance, but they’re “hesitant for fear of alienating customers,” according to Chamber member SCORE / Southern Arizona. “But it is possible to keep your customer and raise your prices.”
Within the article “How to raise prices without losing customers,” SCORE gives 12 suggestions on how to go about it. Click here.
SCORE is a collection of retired executives whose mission is to “foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.” The website is score.org.
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Tucson Bicycle Classic comes to OV | |
New Chamber member Tucson Bicycle Classic is unveiling an exciting new course this year. The 3-day race will culminate with their final race, the circuit race in Oro Valley on March 5th. Click here to find out more.
TBC is looking for volunteers to both help with the event and host top cyclists from around the country and world.
Volunteers help provide safety and security for racers and spectators. Volunteers do NOT need to have prior experience and this is a great way to get involved in a grassroots, community event. Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, food and refreshments, and a little goodie bag as thanks for their help. Anyone who would like to help can sign up here.
Hosts get the chance to get to know the country’s top riders and get a peek behind the scenes of the racing lifestyle. Lifelong friendships are often formed.
Host families are asked to provide:
- A comfortable sleeping space, bed or air bed
- The use of a bathroom and shower
- Use of kitchen to prepare meals
- Counter and refrigerator space
- Use of your washer and dryer
- A secure place for the cyclist(s) to store their bicycle at night
Hosts are NOT expected to provide food or transportation.
For more information, or to sign up, click here.
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Correct your posture 1/31 at Watermark OV | |
Say goodbye to poor posture at a post-holiday posture fitness event Tuesday, Jan. 31, at Chamber Copper member The Watermark at Oro Valley.
Guests at the event, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., will learn from the team at Prestige Fitness and a posture alignment therapist from Egoscue.
“Poor posture can be a catalyst for chronic and acute pain, and affect how you sit, stand, and sleep,” an invitation said. “Discover this therapy created to align your posture, improve balance, and help eliminate the risk of chronic pain."
Salad and dessert are part of the free event, along with The Watermark’s 2023 Expressions calendar featuring art from Watermark seniors.
To RSVP, call 520-477-3252 or email by Monday, Jan. 30.
The Watermark at Oro Valley offers assisted living and memory care. It is located at 9005 North Oracle. The phone is 520-477-3252, the website here.
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Get tickets for OVTC’s ‘The Sunshine Boys’ | |
Tickets are moving briskly for the Oro Valley Theatre Company’s production of Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys,” staged Feb. 17-19 at the Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley.
Judi Rodman directs The Sunshine Boys, part of the OVTC’s 2023 Grand Salute to Neil Simon, the most regularly performed playwright in the world.
“The Sunshine Boys” are Willie and Al, 2 greats of vaudeville and perhaps “the most hysterical characters in the Simon collection,” Rodman said.
After 40 years on stage together, Willie and Al are no longer speaking. They’re brought together in grudging reunion by CBS. The plot thickens as they re-create their former volatile, personal relationship, and their sheer genius as vaudevillian comedy stars.
Shows open at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, then again at 2 and 6 Saturday, Feb. 18, and 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19. Chamber member Gaslight Music Hall is located at 13005 E. Rancho Vistoso. For tickets, call 520-529-1000, or go to orovalleytheatrecompany.org., and press the “get tickets” button, or go to the Gaslight’s website, HOME | Gaslight Music Hall.
The Oro Valley Theatre Company is a member of your Chamber.
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The 20th Annual Oro Valley Cup Golf Tournament benefits Project Graduation. It will be held Friday, February 3, 2023 at the Oro Valley Community and Recreation Center in Oro Valley. 100% of the proceeds from this tournament will go towards providing an alcohol and drug free all-night graduation celebration for high school seniors in the Amphitheater School District. Over 1200 high school seniors from Amphitheater, Canyon del Oro and Ironwood Ridge High Schools will benefit from this tournament.
For more information or to register, click here.
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Everyone needs an Estate Plan | |
Silver Chamber member Kinghorn Law | Financial says it’s time to make sure your estate plan is in good order. To help you, they’re hosting a Wills, Trusts, and Medicaid Workshop
This workshop will provide you with facts that are straightforward and easy to understand. You will learn how comprehensive estate planning can be used to maximize your retirement accounts, provide for your care in the event of incapacity or disability, and preserve your wealth and a legacy for your family.
The workshop will be presented three times with locations in Oro Valley, Green Valley and Tucson. For more information on times and locations, click here.
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New, improved OV Chamber Directory is hot off the presses | | |
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Your Chamber’s new, improved 2023 Oro Valley Guide & Directory is off the press and ready for your use and distribution.
It’s a great resource for winter visitors, tourists, people looking to relocate, new employees and anyone who wants to learn more about the community.
You’ll find features and information on community recreation facilities, things to do, cycling, the Oro Valley Farmers Market, Oro Valley resorts El Conquistador Tucson, A Hilton Resort, and the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, golf, the Chamber Foundation, demographics and community accolades, hiking, the local economy, restaurants, public art and more.
It also has enhanced and alphabetical listings of every Chamber member as of Dec. 1.
This year’s 52-page directory, published once again by Chamber Platinum member Tucson Media Partners, is available in print and digital formats. To get your hard copies, contact the Chamber office at 520-297-2191, or stop by 7435 N. Oracle, Suite 107, Oro Valley, Az., 85704, during normal business hours. For the digital, click the image above.
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Interested in Corporate Membership? Email Business Development Director, Shari, for more information! | | | | |
